Date/Time (Mountain Time)
Date(s) - 08/07/2026 - 08/09/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
From Freeze to Thaw:
Unlocking Trauma in the Body with Brainspotting
August 7-8-9, 2026
8am-4pm Pacific Time, 9am-5pm Mountain Time, 10am-6pm Central Time, 11am-7pm Eastern Time
Location: Online Interactive Webinar via Zoom
**21 NBCC Continuing Education hours available for $40-
see below for more information**
Cost: Early Bird (until 6/24): $745
General Admission (6/25-7/23): $795
Late Rate (7/24-8/5): $845
$50 discount for RMBI, MBI, SEBI, & Brainspotting Canada members using code “50OFF”
(Please note: This discount is only available with a full-price ticket and cannot be combined with another coupon, or used on a Student/Re-Take Rate ticket)
This is a three-day Specialty course consisting of lecture, demonstration, and practicum for Brainspotting practitioners who have completed a Phase One training (either in-person or live, on-line training). This course will explain what happens in the body during Brainspotting on a tissue level, a cellular level and biochemical level.
Attendees will learn about:
· The anatomy and physiology of the fascial system – especially relative to the freeze response
· The neurology of pain and chronic pain within the brain and the body
· Bodyspotting and several new frame set-ups to assist with processing physical and emotional pain and trauma
· Movement Integration to support and integrate changes which may occur in both the brain and body – for ANY of your Brainspotting clients
Learning Objectives
Attendants will be able to:
- explain the anatomy of the fascial system from embryonic origins
- explain the function and physiology of the fascial system
- explain the theory of the fascial system relative to the freeze response and relative to holding trauma in the body
- demonstrate comprehension of the neurology of pain within the brain and body
- differentiate between pain and chronic pain in the brain and body
- demonstrate comprehension of Central Sensitization, including the origins of treatment and how Brainspotting will improve the treatment of Central Sensitization
- analyze current treatment approaches for several types of chronic pain syndromes
- analyze why adding Brainspotting will significantly increase the rate of success of current treatment approaches for chronic pain syndromes
- integrate the theory, practice, and techniques of addressing physical issues through Brainspotting
- demonstrate skill, comprehension and application of BodySpotting frames, Sweeps, Doublespotting frames, Integration frame and the mastery of Movement Integration through a lab experience with demo and group practice.
Meet Your Presenters
SERENE RENE’ CALKINS, P.T. is a Physical Therapist, a Brainspotting Consultant, a CranioSacral Therapist, and a Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner- and the Owner of Art and Science Physical Therapy. Since 1991 she has enjoyed the honor of specializing in the treatment of patients with chronically involved issues. Serene’s practical- yet empathetic and open-hearted clinical approach is deeply rooted in a combination of art and science. This is the bedrock of her whole-person clinical approach and to her teaching style. She is the Founding President of the US Brainspotting Association and Vice President of Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute.
“In the spirit of Expansiveness, I believe Serene seems poised to make one of the most substantial contributions to the world of Brainspotting in some time.” – Jane Evans
MARY JANE O’ROURKE, LCSW, LMT has worked in health care since 1999 with over 24 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist and 17 years as a social worker. She is a Brainspotting Consultant, who finds great joy in supporting therapists around Brainspotting, clinical practice and issues related to burnout. She operates with a warm heart and a gentle presence. Her passion lies in empowering people to aquire the necessary tools to make positive life changes.
“This is bound to be one informative workshop. Mary Jane is a wonderful teacher, consultant, colleague, and collaborator. She is patient, receptive and it feels good to be in her presence. Her passion about Bodyspotting will certainly be communicated.” ~Dena Drasin, MD, Psychiatrist (Certified Brainspotting Therapist)
“I highly recommend this training for all Brainspotting Therapists!” ~David Grand, Ph.D. (Founder, Developer, and Trainer of Brainspotting)
“Serene and Mary Jane offer a unique perspective on Brainspotting in the body. After decades of practice in the fields of Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy, they are now involved in understanding the relationship between Brainspotting and its effect on the human body. We as the Brainspotting community are so fortunate to have their in-depth knowledge. I invite others to embrace this training!”- Pie Frey, Psy.D. (Lead Brainspotting Trainer- United States)
Contact Information/Cancellation Policy
For cancellations, questions, accommodations, and/or grievances, please email us at info@fromfreezetothaw.com.
If you are unable to attend the training, we can transfer your registration to another training free of charge. We are also able to offer full refunds minus a $25 processing fee.
Student Discounts
We offer a reduced rate for students. If you are currently enrolled in a program, please email us at info@fromfreezetothaw.com to get more information.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
Elevated Life Academy and Open Road Study, LLC are cosponsors of this program. This cosponsorship has been approved by NBCC. Elevated Life Academy is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7471. The ACEP is solely responsible for this program, including the awarding of NBCC credit.
This course is cosponsored with Elevated Life Academy. 21 CE credits are pending approval with ASWB ACE.
Training Information
Agenda: Download Here
Certificates: Evaluations and certificates will be emailed within 2 weeks of workshop completion.
Course Completion Requirements: Course attendees must be present for the entire course and complete an evaluation. Partial credit is not allowed. Zoom attendance will be taken for each attendee.
System Requirements: To access this online interactive webinar, you will need a cable, high-speed DSL, or other medium that is internet accessible and a device (typically made within the last 5-7 years) that can run the Zoom software. Please view Zoom’s System Requirements for more information.
Target Audience: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dentists, Licensed Medical Professionals, and any Brainspotting practitioner trained in Phase 1 in-person or live on-line
